» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | | 02-02-2006, 10:52 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6 | 1997 318ti online owners manual HI guys, I was just wondering if anyone knows where i can get an online owners manual for a right hand drive 1997 318ti. The car was bought here as a second hand import from Japan but it didn't come with the owners manual and i would really like one for it as i have some things i cant work out how to use or what they do. Thanks in advance guys. | | | 02-02-2006, 03:45 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 312 | I've heard that if you register with BMW USA you can access an online manual through the owners circle (have your VIN # handy). This will obviously be for a LHD car but most things will be the same. To get the real thing keep an eye on ebay,they crop up every now & then. If you have any specific queries about your car, just post them here, we can usually help. Where are you based btw, there's no 'location' in your profile. | | | 02-02-2006, 07:19 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by halek I've heard that if you register with BMW USA you can access an online manual through the owners circle (have your VIN # handy). This will obviously be for a LHD car but most things will be the same. To get the real thing keep an eye on ebay,they crop up every now & then. If you have any specific queries about your car, just post them here, we can usually help. Where are you based btw, there's no 'location' in your profile. | I believe this will only work if the VIN was a US import. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 02-03-2006, 12:10 AM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6 | Yes it is only for US cars. I tried it earlier in the year. Is it possible for someone else (based in the US with a 1997 318ti) to use their VIN number to get me a copy of the online manual. I would be most grateful. Thanks for giving me the idea! | | | 02-03-2006, 12:16 AM | #5 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | I bought my owners manual at the dealership for $25,if you find one on ebay it's probally gonna be the same price if not more with shipping. Just go to the dealership and buy one... __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 02-03-2006, 01:59 AM | #6 | Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: .. Posts: 52 | There's a 3-Series E36 Bentley Service Manual in pdf format floating around on the net. Don't know if I can post it up though. | | | 02-03-2006, 02:01 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by 318ti Coupe There's a 3-Series E36 Bentley Service Manual in pdf format floating around on the net. Don't know if I can post it up though. | Owner's manual. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 02-03-2006, 04:18 AM | #8 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6 | Thanks so much but that link doesnt work. Could you try it again? | | | 02-04-2006, 02:37 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | I created an account in the BMWUSA Owner's Circle to see if there was an owner's manual. Quote: * On-line Owners Manuals are currently available for vehicles of model year 2000 and greater only. If you would like to order an Owners' Manual for your vehicle, please contact your preferred BMW center: | __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 02-05-2006, 11:07 AM | #10 | Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6 | Oh well. Thanks so much for trying though. I really appreciate it mate. Cheers | | | 02-16-2006, 03:34 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Marion, IA Posts: 388 | I bought mine from a dealer for my 95ti. They didn't print that manual any more so I received a high quality reproduction through BMW. I think it was $15. | | | 01-15-2007, 03:20 AM | #12 | Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 74 | Go check it out on ebay... They should have it! | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Thread Tools | | Display Modes | Linear Mode | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |